As Trekkies, most of us would probably agree that there are two aspects of our favorite franchise that set it apart in the world of science fiction. The first is Gene Roddenberry’s optimistic vision of the future. And the…
On this week’s episode of Lower Decks, Capt. Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) and the crew of the USS Cerritos rescue a civilization from a century of war and oppression by unplugging the evil AI, Agimus. Agimus (Jeffery Combs) is fully-functional while…
The Autobiography of Mr. Spock, “edited” by Una McCormack, is presented as being Spock’s own words, addressed to his good friend Jean-Luc. It covers his life from his childhood on Vulcan until just before he departs to save Romulus from…
This week’s episode of Lower Decks features a shift in tonality that continues to solidify it’s place in the Star Trek universe. While this may seem uncharacteristic against the backdrop of comedy the show has presented thus far, the tone shift does…
It may seem like the crew of the USS Cerritos has been traipsing about the quadrant, but the relationships that have been developing are not to be overlooked when we consider the significance of this ship. On a diplomatic mission,…
Over the last several years, Major Kira Nerys has become one of my very favorite Star Trek characters. She’s smart, outspoken, and deeply committed to the causes and people she cares about. But I wasn’t always her biggest fan. I…
In this week’s episode, “Mugato, Gumato”, we start off in the gym of the Cerritos. Ensigns Boimler (Jack Quaid) and Rutherford (Eugene Cordero) prepare for a bout of anbo-jyitsu. Ensign Mariner (Tawny Newsome) asks to join them, and they accept,…
One of the most common criticisms of Star Trek: Lower Decks is the monotonous way the Fave Four are paired. In this latest episode, we not only finally see a fresh pairing and a blast from the past, but we…